Overall Score
57.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#4101)57.2
Performance(#4430)60.3
Camera(#1959)45.5
Display(#4543)70.5
Battery(#7096)43.5
Build(#5628)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE nubia Z9 Max
Short Review
- The ZTE nubia Z9 Max features a sleek design with dimensions of 154.8 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 165g, available in black and white.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharp image quality at approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and 16GB of RAM.
- The 16 MP rear camera captures decent images and supports 4K video recording, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2900 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.0.2 with nubia UI 2.8, the software experience is functional but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC support.
- The phone lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it does include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Z9 Max combines a solid build and decent specifications for its time.
- Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and OTG support via microUSB 2.0.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions154.8 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8
OS VersionAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), nubia UI 2.8
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes